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gk124
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How to create a button to open folder location from shared drive

Hi, 
I want to create a button & hyperlink to open a folder location which is on shared drive of the organisation.

Power Bi is currently showing web url option only but the folder location is different. Please help

 

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v-easonf-msft
Community Support
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Hi, @gk124 

Power BI can't open local or shared drive paths.

The web URLs should start with one of the following:

  • http
  • https
  • mailto
  • ftp
  • news
  • telnet

Best Regards,
Community Support Team _ Eason

 

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